Beginnings

Cycling. Why? Lots of reasons- need to get fit, did a fair bit when younger, Achilles problems (must see a podiatrist!), good for the environment, etc. Ultimately though, there is nothing quite like a nice summer's day spent out on the road thundering along at 25mph (wind-assisted of course!). I only started cycling in January this year and I should probably have started this blog then. In May, I did the Etape Caledonia in what I thought was a respectable time of 4hr 21min. However, next year, as well as the Etape Caledonia , I plan to do L'Etape Du Tour and I am doing it for Macmillan Cancer Support. A friend of mine is fighting cancer and I want to do it for this person. (And obviously for my own satisfaction).

So the plan is to raise money via a viral e-mail campaign. Check out Justgiving.com who make it extremely easy to give money. I only want £2 from every person who accesses my page. How easy is that?! The plan is to raise £10,000 but if it really takes off, I'll just raise the bar! Nobody has, as yet, donated but today, I e-mailed Lance Armstrong as his LiveStrong foundation has very similar aims to Macmillan. I have yet to receive a reply but if he can start the ball rolling, maybe all those two quids will add up to a lot of money. As a GP, I can tell you for a fact that cancer is becoming more common and more treatable. Don't leave any unusual symptoms alone and don't worry! See your GP and either get reassured or get investigated!